St. Pius X Catholic Church August 6, 2017

www.stpiusxsa.org

PASTOR Fr. Pat O’Brien

PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Cesar Betancourt

(Español)

DEACONS Deacon Gene Townsend

Deacon Dan McShane Deacon Pat Cunningham

Deacon Jose Santos

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Jerelynn Meek, Parish Secretary

Rebekah Haase, Admin. Asst. Ashley Mar nez, Accoun ng

Debbie Landry, Facili es Manager Lauren Adre, Worship Director

YOUTH MINISTRY Stephanie Kristek, Director

skristek@stpiusxsa.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary Micklitz, Director

mmicklitz@stpiusxsa.org (210) 275-5505

SACRAMENTS

RCIA Call the Church Office

Marriage & Funerals Jerelynn Meek, ext. 200 jmeek@stpiusxsa.org

Bap sms Rebekah Haase, ext. 209

rhaase@stpiusxsa.org

ST. PIUS X SCHOOL (P) 210-824-6431 (F) 210-824-7454

Fr. Pat O’Brien, Pastor Jane Zarate, Principal

Cathy Brown, Assistant Principal

Regular Mass Times Sunday 8:00 AM (ASL); 10:15 AM; 12:00 PM (Español); 1:30 PM (*MEF); 5:00 PM Monday 6:30 PM (with Benedic on) Tuesday - Friday 8:15 AM Saturday 8:00 AM (*MEF); 5:00 PM (Vigil)

Holy Days of 6:30 PM (Vigil); 6:30 AM; 8:15 AM; 12:10 PM; Obliga on 6:00 PM; 7:30 PM (*MEF)

Word & Communion 6:30 AM (Monday - Friday)

Reconcilia on 8:45-9:45 AM & 4:00-4:45 PM on Saturdays

Adora on Chapel Open daily un l Midnight; Closed during Mass

(*Mass In The Extraordinary Form)

3303 Urban Crest Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78209 Office Hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

(P) 210-824-0139 (F) 210-829-5125 stpiusx@stpiusxsa.org

A MESSAGE FROM FATHER PAT

PRAYER TO ST. PIUS X Glorious Pope of the Eucharist, Saint Pius X, you sought "to restore all things in Christ.” Obtain for me a true love of Jesus so that I may live only for Him. Help me to acquire a lively fervor and a sincere will to strive for sanctity of life, and that I may avail myself of the riches of the Holy Eucharist in sacrifice and sacrament. By your love for Mary, mother and queen of all, inflame my heart with tender devotion to her. Blessed model of the priesthood, obtain for us holy, dedicated priests, and increase vocations to the religious life. Dispel confusion and hatred and anxiety, and incline our hearts to peace and concord so that all nations will place themselves under the sweet reign of Christ. Amen. Saint Pius X, pray for us.

Dear St. Pius X Community,

I am wri ng this from Northern Virginia while my nephew does his summer math homework. It is green here (Idea for next year). In an hour, I head down to Our Lady of Angels Monastery. The nuns there prayed for me during my transi on and invited me to be with them for the dedica on of their new church. Movie night is coming up. We will be showing “Wall-E” and all are welcome. We will have 50 cent hot dogs and CYO will be selling chips and soda. This is BYOB, so bring your own blanket and any other B things you might want to bring. Gates open (not that they are locked) and food will be ready 15 minutes before sunset, which is 8:17 PM that day according to Google. Again, this is for friends, family, neighbors and those we don’t know yet. We will be having movies every second Saturday of the month. We are going to start having our quarterly financial informa on in the bulle n beginning in October. This has been a goal for a year, but it just isn’t easy with our new accoun ng system that the Archdiocese has us using. The short report is eight (8) pages, but even if the system can’t do it, we will produce something for you. If you have any ques ons un l then, as we go through our stewardship me, please come see me. I will show you whatever you want to see. (Other than salaries of course!) Also, remember all the collec ons we had for the church a year ago, we stopped those; so please remember that in your discernment about what you are going to pledge to the church next week. Thanks again to all those that have done so much this summer to help spruce the place up. You all have really made a difference!

Have a great week! In Him, Fr. Pat

Not Catholic, but have thought about becoming one? Do you know someone who might be interested in becoming a Catholic? Bap zed a Catholic, but missing Holy Communion and Confirma on? The RCIA process is a way to explore your faith, deepen your rela onship with God, get your ques ons about the Church answered, and par cipate in a loving and joyful Chris an community. There is an opportunity to prepare for the Sacraments and join the Church at Easter, for those who are ready and choose to do so. Our Rite of Chris an Ini a on for Adults process begins this fall. Classes will start on September 6, and will be held every Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM. For more informa on and to register, you can contact Fr. Cesar at the parish office or email Clair McCormick at ckmccormick@stpiusxsa.org.

Out of high school and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirma on? Adult Confirma on class will also start in September. Please call the Parish office to sign up for this 6 - 10 session class taught by Fr. Pat.

Fall Religious Educa on (RE) registra on will take place a er all Masses at Fellowship Sunday in the Cafeteria on August 12 & 13, 2017. You will be able to register your children for the following programs at this me:

Elementary (PK4 -5) Meets: Sunday Mornings from 9 - 10 AM

Middle School (6th – 8th) Meets: Sunday A ernoons from 3:30 - 4:45 PM

High School (9th – 12th) Meets: Sunday A ernoons from 3:30 - 4:45 PM

You will also be able to register for First Communion and Confirma on Prepara on on these dates.

Be a servant leader!

If you are interested in teaching one of our REP classes we have 1st, 2nd and 4th available. Please contact Mary Micklitz at (210) 275-5505 or email Mmicklitz@stpiusxsa.org.

RCIA & ADULT CONFIRMATION

YOUTH FAITH FORMATION

Isabel Avila, Elisa Casanova, Logan Charles, Pam Chavez, Stephanie Guzman, Monica Hairell, Sr. Moira Hurley, Peg Linn, Anna Belle Leyendecker,

Vanessa Marton, Elisa Meade, Marcus Miguel, and Susan Paparelli.

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

Sunday, August 6 8:00 AM For the Good of the Parish

† Paulita Enano/Miguel Family † Aeturo Pedraza/Martha Garza

1:30 PM For the Good of the Parish 5:00 PM † Robert “Bob” Benson/Bernice Finto † Paulita Enano/Miguel Family Special Inten on/Susan Paparelli Monday, August 7 (With Benedic on)

† Dr. Steve Seifert/Suzy Crowley † Roger & Caroline Lozano/Daughter Daniel & Rachel Yanez 56th Anniversary Tuesday, August 8 8:15 AM † Carol Van Buren/Eileen Pape Wednesday, August 9 8:15 AM † Tish Crowley-Ochoa/Her Family Teresa Flores/Steve & Gogi Gabriel Thursday, August 10 8:15 AM † Joe Melancon/Flo Melancon † Tish Crowley-Ochoa/Her Family Special Inten on/Susan Paparelli Friday, August 11 8:15 AM † Robert “Bob” Benson/Ida Lozano Saturday, August 12 8:00 AM For the Good of the Parish 5:00 PM † Jerry & Pauline Ehlinger/Susan Burrier † Dr. Stephen G.Seifert/Bill & Helen Kriz

The Sanctuary Lamp in the Church will burn this week for: For the Good of the Parish

The Sanctuary Lamp in the Chapel will burn this week for: For the Good of the Parish

MINISTRY SCHEDULE AUGUST 12 & 13

Prayer requests are placed in the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass for 2 weeks and are then published in the bulle n for 4 weeks.

To add a loved one, please contact the church office at (210) 824-0139.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK…

Lector Please refer to your emails for this schedule.

See St. Pius X Ministry Directory for contact informa on for Patricia Gree en.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Please refer to your emails for this schedule

See St. Pius X Ministry Directory for contact informa on for Margaret Piechnik.

Altar Servers 5:00 PM C. Kiefaber, P. Devlin, R. Tamez, R. Tamez 8:00 AM P. Chacko, T. Chacko, M. Helmer, W. Helmer 10:15 AM A. Elledge, N. Mueller, T. Mueller, Z. Mueller 12:00 PM A. Lara, D. Lara, C. Plaza, J. Plaza 5:00 PM T. McGehee, J. Micklitz, C. Medina, L. Mosser

Ushers 5:00 PM K. Richards, X. Romero, A. J. Seifert, E.J. Eiteljorge 8:00 AM D. Meyer, A. Pena, T. Finto, B. Flores 10:15 AM P. Chavez, E. Ellis, J. Navedo 12:00 PM X. Morero, L. Castro-Ramirez, 5:00 PM M. Luna, B. O o, T. Juergens, R. Mancilla

Greeters Please refer to your emails for this schedule.

See St. Pius X Ministry Directory for contact informa on for Chris Garcia.

WEEKLY READINGS Monday, August 7 - Nm 11:4b-15; Ps 81:12-17; Mt 14:13-21

Tuesday, August 8 - Nm 12:1-13; Ps 51:3-7, 12-13; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14

Wednesday, August 9 - Nm 13:1-2, 25 — 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Ps 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23; Mt 15:21-28

Thursday, August 10 - 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26

Friday, August 11 - Dt 4:32-40; Ps 77:12-16, 21; Mt 16:24-28

Saturday, August 12 - Dt 6:4-13; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Mt 17:14-20

Sunday, August 13 - 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Ps 85:9-14; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33

Sunday, August 6 - Transfigura on of Our Lord Saturday, August 12 - St. Clare, Virgin Sunday, August 13 - 10th Sunday a er Pentecost

MASS IN THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 SCRIPTURES

First Reading - I saw one like a Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven (Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14).

Psalm - The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth (Psalm 97).

Second Reading - Be a en ve to the prophe c message, as to a lamp shining in a dark place (2 Peter 1:16-19).

Gospel - Jesus was transfigured, and his clothes became white as light (Ma hew 17:1-9).

JULY 17 - 23 WEEKLY OFFERING

Collected - $ 10,720.98

Online Giving - $ 4,250.00

Needed to Make Budget - $22,985.00

207 envelopes used out of 1,787 registered families. Due to our print deadline our stewardship figures were delayed by one week..

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Direct all requests for reserva ons, repairs and informa on to dlandry@stpiusxsa.org or (210) 824-0139, ext. 223

August 7

Tuesday, August 8

August 9

We are no exception to rising expenses. Please consider Online Giving. It is a great way to simplify giving. Set it up and forget; that is what the

Pastor did. Sign up for Online Giving at www.stpiusxsa.org. Your support is greatly appreciated!

ALTAR FLOWERS

ACTS Retreats – Mike Natalino docnat11@gmail.com 210-529-1795 Alhambra – Luis Mar nez luis528@sbcglobal.net 210-380-3316

Altar Servers – Church Office stpiusx@stpiusxsa.org 210-824-0139

Arboreans – Rick Pape erpape29@gmail.com 210-655-9135

Boy Scouts – Andy Loeffler aloeffler01@gmail.com 210-375-6920

Shannon Loeffler swleoffler50@a .net 210-487-0461

Catholic Daughters – Cecilia Johnson cjohnson3599@sbcglobal.net 210-771-0325 CYO Sports – John Montes jmontes@swri.org 210-452-1271 Eucharis c Apostles of Divine Mercy – Susie Aldridge saldridge@satx.rr.com 210-364-8769

Extraordinary Ministers – Margaret Piechnik david_piechnik@twc.com 210-497-0170

Adult Faith Forma on – Church Office stpiusx@stpiusxsa.org 210-824-0139

Fellowship – Becky Tarwater rickrbecky@sbcglobal.net 210-508-8064 Finance – Ashley Mar nez/Fr. Pat (temporary) amar nez@stpiusxsa.org 210-824-0139

Greeters – Chris Garcia chrissyg@grandecom.net 210-655-6811 Guadalupanos – Pilar Moreno mpilar99dlt@gmail.com 210-687-4411

Knights of Columbus – David Nordman david.nordman@usaa.com 210-287-9765

Lectors – Patricia Gree ens patriciang5258@gmail.com 210-826-0896

Legion of Mary – Dallas Montemayor dhm7177@outlook.com 210-865-7177

Msgr. Brosnan Rosary Guild – Nancy Garrido nkwg61@gmail.com 210-599-2040

Music Ministry – Lauren Adre ladre@stpiusxsa.org 210-824-0139

Prison Ministry – Clair McCormick clairkmac@gmail.com 210-834-1270

Reflec ons – Kathy Ornes kathyornes@hotmail.com 210-391-8489

Silver Streaks – Caroline Hoelscher cmhoelscher@satx.rr.com 210-822-5185

Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Karehn Sankovich kars0825@outlook.com 210-824-2758

St. Pius X School – Jane Zarate, Principal jzarate@stpiusxsa.org 210-824-6431

Stephen Ministry – Cindy Libera clibera@swbell.com 210-912-2979

Ushers – Church Office stpiusx@stpiusxsa.org 210-824-0139

Voca ons – Linda Diaz lindadias@aol.com 210-416-2680

Welcome – Kimberly Casillas kimberlycasillas@me.com 210-274-0594

Women of Grace – Eileen Pape erpape29@gmail.com 210-655-9135

Women of St. Pius X – Angie Smith asmith@wans.net 210-685-9135

ST. PIUS X MINISTRY DIRECTORY

Looking for a gift for someone who has everything or a way to remember a loved one.

Consider purchasing a bouquet or two.

To reserve altar flowers, please contact: Becky Tarwater, phone: (210) 654-8834, email: rickrbecky@sbcglobal.net or Joyce Chramosta, phone: (210) 656-4800, email : chramostaj@att.net.

Online Giving Giving is easy while you are away this summer. Download the Online Giving app on your mobile

device, search for our parish and begin giving. Your support during summer months helps sustain our parish. Go to OLGapp.com and click on the app store for your device.

PARISH & COMMUNITY NEWS

ST. PIUS X YOUTH

Star ng next year our Middle School and High School groups will meet on Sundays from 3:30 - 4:45 PM. We hope the families will join us at the 5:00 PM Youth Mass immediately

following. For more informa on, please email Stephanie Kristek at skristek@stpiusxsa.org.

St. Pius X Our Lady of Guadalupe Society, also known as the Guadalupanos, invite you to join our organiza on. All males and females, 18 years and older, are eligible for membership. We meet every second Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Family Center, Room 210. We also pray the Rosary on the 12th of each month at the Adora on Chapel at 6:00 PM.

Come pray the Rosary with us!

St Pius X Church Choir Concert Featuring our

Six Mass Choirs and Musicians Friday, August 18 at 7:00 PM

St. Pius X Sanctuary Come enjoy an evening of song, praise, worship, and fellowship!

Ques ons? Call Lauren Adre at (210) 824-0139, ext. 219.

Stephen Ministers…. Create an Atmosphere of Acceptance Reassurance (of God’s Love) and Encouragement If you would like to talk to a Stephen Minister who “cares,” contact Angie Smith at (210) 685-9135 for more informa on.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2017

Would you like to help the church and secure some great adver sing for your business? Consider being a sponsor for our parish fes val. Individual and business sponsors are welcomed! Please contact Ashley Mar nez at (210) 824-0139 ext. 205 for more informa on. Do you have a special talent or business? We are looking for dona ons for our Parish Fes val Silent and Live Auc ons. Here are some ideas: Gi cards for restaurants and services Event ckets, especially Spurs and college spor ng

events Trips, plane ckets, adventures New apparel and spirit items for A&M, Texas Tech,

UT, Baylor, UTSA Your personal talent or skill, such as offering a

beginning guitar class, a dental cleaning, accoun ng services, woodwork or artwork valued at a minimum of $100, or other great talents and skills we don’t know about!

You can also ask businesses you patronize for a dona on. Dona on request le ers may be picked up in the church office.

For more informa on, please contact Angie Smith at (210) 685-9135 or asmith@wans.net.

Thank you for your help!

Thank you to everyone from the parish who donated me, meals, materials, funds, and cookies for the Kolbe Prison Retreat that took place at the John B. Connally Unit on June 22-24. The men in white were extremely apprecia ve of the home made meals and all the wonderful desserts. The retreat was a great success with 48 retreatants, 26 inside team, and 16 outside volunteers. A special thank you to Madeline Kammer who designed and donated beau ful rosary booklets for all of the men. Thank you again to all who helped in these corporal works of mercy.

Robert & Clair McCormick St. Pius X Prison Ministry

The Northeast Senior Assistance (NESA) is looking for volunteers to help seniors in Northeast San Antonio to remain independent in their homes. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer, even if it’s just once in a while, please contact them so that they can help you get on board to take care of the seniors in our community. For more informa on visit neseniorassistance.org or contact Lajuana Hill at (210) 967-6372 or LaJuana.hill.nesa@gmail.com.

St. Pius X Movie Night August 12, 2017

Meet us on the Ballfield at Sunset! (approx. 8:17 PM)

featured presentation

“Wall-E”

Bring your own blanket or chair. There will be 50 cent hot dogs for sale and the CYO

concession will be open to sell other goodies.

PARISH & COMMUNITY NEWS